Measure by its ability to induce proliferation in D10.G4.1 cells. The ED50 for this effect is < 10 pg/mL. The specific activity is approximately > 1.5 x 108 IU/mg. Measure by its ability to induce IL-8 secretion in HT29 cells. The ED50 for this effect is 1.8-5.1 ng/mL.
Quality Control Testing:
SDS-PAGE Stained with Coomassie Blue
Recommend Usage:
SDS-PAGE The optimal working dilution should be determined by the end user.
Storage Buffer:
Lyophilized from PBS, pH 8.0.
Storage Instruction:
Lyophilized protein should be stored at -20°C. Upon reconstitution, protein aliquots should be stored at -20°C or -80°C. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.
Applications
Functional Study
Measure by its ability to induce IL-8 secretion in HT29 cells. The ED50 for this effect is 1.8-5.1 ng/mL.
The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the interleukin 1 cytokine family. This cytokine is produced by activated macrophages as a proprotein, which is proteolytically processed to its active form by caspase 1 (CASP1/ICE). This cytokine is an important mediator of the inflammatory response, and is involved in a variety of cellular activities, including cell proliferation, differentiation, and apoptosis. The induction of cyclooxygenase-2 (PTGS2/COX2) by this cytokine in the central nervous system (CNS) is found to contribute to inflammatory pain hypersensitivity. This gene and eight other interleukin 1 family genes form a cytokine gene cluster on chromosome 2. [provided by RefSeq